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Flight Dynamics Manager
Firefly Aerospace
Austin, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
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About Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.
As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing.
Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
Summary
As the Flight Dynamics Manager at Firefly Aerospace, you will lead a technical team supporting mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning for operational spacecraft across LEO and cislunar space.
In this role, you will own all aspects of team leadership including recruitment, career development, and performance management while driving strategic planning, budget management, and operational execution.
This position combines technical expertise in spacecraft flight dynamics with people leadership, requiring you to build team capabilities, foster a high-performing culture, and deliver mission-critical support in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead a flight dynamics team supporting multiple spacecraft programs and development efforts
- Own all aspects of team staffing including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
- Conduct performance evaluations and drive career development through mentorship and coaching of engineers at all levels
- Set flight dynamics objectives and communicate priorities to team members and cross-functional stakeholders
- Develop and manage the flight dynamics budget and annual operating plan
- Direct daily operations of the team ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical software development, analysis, and operational support
- Interface with program managers and mission stakeholders to allocate team responsibilities and establish execution schedules
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